Newspaper chose poorly in publishing Ferguson article

As a writer I know how words can be used to incite, educate, calm, direct and persuade. I don’t think the USA TODAY article titled “Witness: Officer shot teen ‘like an animal’ ” in the Aug. 14 edition of The Daily Journal on Page A4 was intended to stir up animosity, hate, fear and prejudicial anger in the neighborhoods of Cumberland County. But out of the hundreds of statements and comments by people in Ferguson, Missouri and in the country that called for calm and to let the investigative process work, the Daily Journal chose to use an article with inciteful words spoken by a so-called witness whose comments could at best be prejudicial.

I don’t know why the newspaper chose to do that, but to me it was a poor choice of words and serves no useful purpose to our community and law enforcement overall.

Jimmie Hollis

Millville

Treat yourself to a performance at the Levoy Theatre

We wanted to drop everyone a quick note restating how much my wife and I continue to enjoy the Levoy Theatre!

We have attended many, many theater productions, concerts, etc. at the Levoy since it reopened and it never fails to impress us. Thursday evening we had the pleasure of watching the OBSP Production of “The King and I” and it was spectacular!

The music, costumes, props, production and performances — especially by Millville’s Kaitlyn Cox — as well as the venue itself were tremendous! It was also good to see so many nice people milling about on downtown High Street on a Thursday at 10:30 at night. A thoroughly enjoyable evening! If you haven’t taken the time to see a performance at the Levoy, it’s time to treat yourselves.

Kevin & Michelle Kavanagh

Millville

It’s time to sign petition to recall Vineland mayor

I’ve read that Mayor Ruben Bermudez’s lawsuit against Vineland City Council is moving forward. The lawsuit filed by the city’s former business administrator William Lutz also is moving forward.

It is a disgrace that the mayor and Mr. Lutz have teamed up to sue the city when we are facing so many issues such as the 4.7 percent tax increase. These lawsuits will certainly cost us taxpayers more money. It is appalling to think that Mayor Bermudez got elected on promises of fair, fiscally responsible and inclusive government.

So far, I have seen an administration that blocks OPRA requests, does not have an open-door policy and is spending our hard-earned money on unnecessary lawsuits. I hate to say it but we face a very stark future if these shenanigans continue. No one will be able to afford to keep his or her business or home.

Moreover. no one will want to come to Vineland to raise a family. It’s time to take action before it’s too late. It’s time to sign the petition to recall Mayor Bermudez.